Membership
Membership is by invitation.
The Council is an invitation-based executive community, initially targeting 25 – 50 founding members.
Membership is intentionally selective, to preserve the quality of peer access, the confidentiality of discussions, and the value of relationships.
01Who it is for
Who sits at the table.
- Chief Information Officers
- Chief Technology Officers
- Chief Information Security Officers
- Chief AI Officers and senior enterprise technology executives
From Manhattan’s leading corporations, financial institutions, healthcare organizations, technology companies, and public-sector institutions.
02How membership begins
Three steps, by invitation.
- 01
Request or nomination
Request an invitation for yourself, or nominate a peer who belongs at the table.
- 02
Review
Each request is reviewed against the Council’s membership standards.
- 03
Invitation
Membership is extended by invitation.
03The founding year
2027, the founding year.
01
Establish the Founding Executive Council.
02
Welcome the first 25 – 30 CIO members.
03
Secure 3 – 5 founding corporate partners.
04 · February 2027
Host the inaugural executive dinner.
05 · March 2027
Launch officially, here at ManhattanCIO.com.
06
Build toward 50 executive members and the inaugural annual Leadership Summit.
The Founding Executive Council
A Founding Executive Council will provide strategic direction, industry leadership, and guidance on programming and membership development.
04Questions
Before you ask.
Who is the Council for?
Chief Information Officers, Chief Technology Officers, Chief Information Security Officers, Chief AI Officers, and senior enterprise technology executives from Manhattan’s leading corporations, financial institutions, healthcare organizations, technology companies, and public-sector institutions.
How large will it be?
The Council is initially targeting 25 – 50 founding members, and is building toward 50 executive members. It is selective on purpose: a small room is what keeps the conversation candid.
Is the Council part of the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce?
No. The Council operates independently of the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce, with its own membership standards, governance structure, programming, partnerships, and financial model.
Are discussions confidential?
Confidential executive dialogue is the reason the Council exists. Membership is kept intentionally selective to preserve the confidentiality of discussions.
We are a technology company. How can we work with the Council?
Through a strategic partnership. Partnerships give members relevant executive briefings, early visibility into emerging solutions, curated introductions, and a part in strategic initiatives, while preserving the Council’s independence and member-first focus.
When does the Council begin?
Founding membership is forming now. The inaugural executive dinner is in February 2027, and the Council launches officially in March 2027.
By invitation
Membership is by invitation.
Founding membership is forming now. Request an invitation, nominate a peer, or ask about a founding partnership.
